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Instructions · What links here · Huds and Toke (talk: + · bio) · (log) · Copyvios report · reFill · Citation Bot · (Search: Google, Wikipedia) · Submitted 41 days ago by JarrodBke (talk: D · +) · Last edited 40 days ago by GoingBatty

Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. JarrodBke (talk) 23:47, 19 August 2025 (UTC)

Huds and Toke is an Australian pet treat manufacturer based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. The company produces dog, horse and small-animal treats with a focus on sustainability and international export.^[1]^[2]

History

Huds and Toke was founded in 2014 by Russell and Emma Gibbons, transitioning from home-based baking to a purpose-built facility with support from Advance Queensland grants.^[1]^[3]^[4]

Products

The company manufactures a variety of treats, including dog biscuits, horse cookies and snacks for small pets. In collaboration with Krispy Kreme Australia, it launched "Doggie Doughnuts" — dog-safe doughnut-shaped biscuits inspired by the brand’s flavours.^[5]^[6]^[7]

Sustainability

Huds and Toke incorporates sustainability into its operations. It operates a solar-powered manufacturing facility and has utilised insect-based protein (e.g. black soldier fly larvae) in its products ahead of broader industry trends.^[8]^[2]

Recognition and international reach

Founder Emma Gibbons received the 2023 Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.^[2] The company has gained media attention and government support for its export success, including expansion into markets such as Japan, Singapore, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom.^[9]^[3]^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b "From kitchen table to global paw-sibilities: the remarkable rise of Huds & Toke". Advance Queensland. June 19, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Iced doggie doughnuts and pony treats catapult Emma into a multi-billion-dollar market". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. September 10, 2023.
^ ^a ^b "Manufacturer taps into Japanese market with Advance Queensland backing". Ministerial Media Statements.
^ ^a ^b "Qld pet treats manufacturer sets sights on lucrative Japanese market". australianmanufacturing.com.au. September 13, 2017.
^ "Krispy Kreme Doggie Doughnuts".
^ Kopittke, Morganne (March 22, 2023). "Queensland pet treat company to make insect-protein 'Doggy Doughnuts' for Krispy Kreme". smartcompany.com.au.
^ "Krispy Kreme launches Doggie Doughnuts in partnership with Huds & Toke". australiandoglover.com.
^ "Australian Pet Treat Pioneer Huds And Toke Leads Sustainable Protein Revolution As Global Market Embraces Alternative Nutrition". menafn.com.
^ "Qld pet treat manufacturer expands exports". foodmag.com.au. June 9, 2017.

[auto-1] "From kitchen table to global paw-sibilities: the remarkable rise of Huds & Toke". Advance Queensland. June 19, 2024.

[auto2-2] "Iced doggie doughnuts and pony treats catapult Emma into a multi-billion-dollar market". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. September 10, 2023.

[auto1-3] "Manufacturer taps into Japanese market with Advance Queensland backing". Ministerial Media Statements.

[auto3-4] "Qld pet treats manufacturer sets sights on lucrative Japanese market". australianmanufacturing.com.au. September 13, 2017.

[5] "Krispy Kreme Doggie Doughnuts".

[6] Kopittke, Morganne (March 22, 2023). "Queensland pet treat company to make insect-protein 'Doggy Doughnuts' for Krispy Kreme". smartcompany.com.au.

[7] "Krispy Kreme launches Doggie Doughnuts in partnership with Huds & Toke". australiandoglover.com.

[8] "Australian Pet Treat Pioneer Huds And Toke Leads Sustainable Protein Revolution As Global Market Embraces Alternative Nutrition". menafn.com.

[9] "Qld pet treat manufacturer expands exports". foodmag.com.au. June 9, 2017.

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